***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Our random draw is complete: random.org has selected a winner for this giveaway. The lucky recipient is Cher, who says she swims about 20 laps each day during the summer. Congratulations, Cher!
One of the pieces that brightens our new kitchen is an Etsy print by Samantha French. You might remember the cheerful orange-and-blue painting of a woman swimming (Clara even charmingly spotted a few “fishies” in the scene). To share the joy of Samantha’s art, she generously offered a $200 gift certificate to her Etsy shop, which is enough to choose one of her 16 x 20″ archival prints or put toward another item in her collection.
- PRIZE: A $200 gift certificate to Samantha French’s Etsy shop, redeemable toward prints or other available items in her store.
- HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment on the original post with the phrase “LET’S GO SWIMMING!” and answer the bonus question below.
- BONUS QUESTION: Are you a swimmer? Do you enjoy doing laps at the pool, splashing around, lounging poolside, or does water just not appeal to you? Tell us a little about your relationship with swimming—fun responses welcome.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, March 28th at 8pm EST, or when 10,000 entries are reached—whichever happens first.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One winner will be selected.
- PRIZE SHIPS: Worldwide — the gift certificate is available to winners regardless of location.
- STANDARD RULES: One entry per email address. The winner was chosen using random.org and announced in an update to the original post. Check back on the post for official confirmation and follow-up details. Good luck to everyone who entered.
We host these giveaways simply to say thanks for being part of our community—there’s no payment or special perk for hosting. For more details on entry rules, winners, and how we run giveaways, please refer to our Giveaway FAQ on the original site.
Samantha’s work is known for vivid colors, uncomplicated composition, and a warm, nostalgic feel that suits kitchens, bathrooms, and any room that benefits from a splash of summertime cheer. The $200 gift certificate gives the winner flexibility: you can choose a single archival 16 x 20″ print, combine it with other sizes or pieces if the shop allows, or apply the credit toward framed options or shipping costs depending on the shop’s offerings.
Whether you swim daily like Cher, enjoy an occasional dip, or prefer to admire water scenes from dry land, Samantha French’s prints are a lovely way to bring that aquatic spirit into your home. Thanks again to Samantha for donating the certificate and to everyone who stopped by to enter. We always appreciate your comments, stories, and the community you help build here.
Note: We are not compensated for hosting giveaways; they are our way of thanking readers. Photos and artwork shown in the post are courtesy of Samantha French.